Remembrance Day
On Tuesday 11th November our Whole School Assembly focussed on Remembrance Day. Our Teaching Assistant Mrs Jane Lewis led the assembly as she is part of the Royal British Legion as a Standard Bearer. We were lucky to also have a colleague of hers, also a Standard Bearer, to help in the assembly.
Mrs Lewis shared why we wear poppies during this time of remembrance and why they are so significant, and how important it is to remember those that lost their lives in conflict across the world.
Children from across the school shared their work and research on the poppy and on those that were significant in creating poppies to support and care for service personnel.
Reception shared how they had painted poppies on the floor to symbolise loss as they disappear and made one big poppy out of many small ones to symbolise unity.
Year 1 used computing skills to create a moving picture in DT whilst Year 2 printed poppies using potatoes keeping their work on sustainability in mind, and Year 6 researched the contribution that soldiers from many different nations have made.
The children solemnly watched as Mrs Lewis and her colleague Malcolm, lowered the standard flag of the British Legion whilst we all took part in a 2 minute silence. The children were amazing and respectful.
Mrs Lewis took part in the Remembrance Service in front of the King at the Royal Albert Hall. Congratulations Mrs Lewis for representing the school and the Royal British Legion so admirably!
Thank you to all parents and children who contributed through the purchase of poppies, bracelets, rulers and reflective poppies. The collection will go to the Royal British Legion to contribute and support the worthy projects they have to support individuals and families through times of conflict.
